Fundu Lagoon – Pemba, Zanzibar

Location: Pemba

Fundu Lagoon is on Pemba Island, which lies approximately 80 km northeast of Zanzibar Island and is situated on a remote, peaceful resort, only accessible by boat. Activities include diving, fishing, snorkeling and excursions

Please contact our consultants for best rates – rates vary for different seasons.  For example, stay 4 nights and pay for 3 – low season rate.

There is a Honeymoon Special as well

• 50% discount for the bride.
• Bottle of Champagnes in room on arrival.
• His and hers massage.
• Private beach dinner.

Includes:

Rates include in-house selection of wine, spirits, cocktails, beers, bottled water, soft drinks, juices, tea & coffee.

Rates include full English breakfast, daily choice of dishes for lunch, afternoon tea and 3 course dinner including Swahili Night and Beach Barbeque Night on set evenings.

Rates include unguided mangrove canoe safaris and Dhow sunset cruise, shore based snorkeling, windsurfing, kayaking, traditional hair and henna on Swahili Night and village treks (subject to availability).

Rates include laundry service.

Excludes:

Rates do not include road / speedboat transfers from/to Chake Chake Airport – US$50 per person each way.

Rates do not include diving and other motorized water sports.

Overview

Fundu Lagoon is made up of 12 hillside and beachfront rooms and 6 suites, including 4 superior suites. Each of the rooms enjoys a breath-taking view of the Indian Ocean plus private outdoor terrace with sun loungers and the 6 suites have their own private plunge pools and are located directly on the beach.

The resort offers a choice of 4 bars; an excellent restaurant with daily changing menu, PADI certified dive centre, fishing centre, beautiful infinity edge pool and calming Fusion spa all reached to by wooden walkways and sandy paths.

As well as diving at some of the world’s leading dive sites, other activities include snorkeling, deep sea fishing, dolphin safaris, sunset cruise and a selection of water sports.

La Gemma, Zanzibar

Location: North Coast

Located on the North – Eastern shores of magical Zanzibar, this luxurious and environmentally friendly resort was designed and constructed to blend in with its magnificent surroundings and the marvelous contours of the landscape.

Includes:

All rooms come with a terrace and guaranteed sea view and include:

• King-size or European twin bed
• Mosquito net and ceiling fan
• Air-conditioning
• Remote-controlled TV with satellite channels
• Mini-Bar
• In-room safe
• Laundry services
• Coffee and Tea Making Facilities Slippers & Bathrobes
• Luggage rack
• Modern bathroom with walk-in shower
• Hand basin, WC, bidet, face mirror and hairdryer
• Plan hotel toiletries

Overview

Set in the midst of exotic and colorful tropical gardens and waterfalls inviting guests to enjoy the pristine and relaxing view over the Indian Ocean.  All 152 rooms are modern and comfortable deluxe accommodation designed for the most discerning traveler.

• Water sports centre with Hobby cat, windsurfing
• Dinghy and canoes
• Dive centre (PADI)
• Large swimming pool with children area and Jacuzzi
• Outdoor gym and Wellness centre

Mapenzi Beach, Zanzibar

Location: North Coast

Zanzibar Mapenzi Beach Club is set on the east coast of Zanzibar, about 45 km from the airport.  The Club perfectly blends in the natural environment of the surrounding landscape covering an area of 4 hectares blessed with a long white sand beach and a tropical garden of palms and colorful bougain villa.

Includes:

Sports & Leisure

• Meet and Greet and Zanzibar Airport
• 7 Nights Accommodation
• All Meals & Drinks (Soft and Hard Drinks)
• Private Return Airport Transfers in Zanzibar
• All Taxes and Service Charges

All Inclusive

• Large recreational pool
• Beach towels, Sun beds on the beach
• Sun umbrellas and deck chairs at the pool

Animation

• Gymnastic daily activities (water gym, stretching, jogging)
• Windsurf equipment (non-professional)
• Canoe, Beach volley, football, archery, programmable tennis, darts and indoor
• games, Tennis court
• Evening entertainment program Discotheque

Zanzibar Beach Getaway, Zanzibar

5 NIGHTS / 6 DAYS

Sandies Neptune Pwani Beach Resort is an elegantly furnished resort which emulates traditional Zanzibar style designs, interior and furnishing situated on a stunning palm-fringed beach of white powder sand and clear ocean water.

Itinerary

Free activities include the gym, water sports, tennis, kayaking, pool & beach volleyball to name a few.

For a fee you can dive, go deep-sea fishing, go on a bicycle tour and other excursions around the island.

Includes:

• Meet and Greet at Zanzibar Airport
• 5 nights /6 days accommodation in 5 star Resort
• All Inclusive Meal Plan, All Meals, All Drinks
• Private Return Airport Transfer in Zanzibar
• Spa Treatment – Zanzibar Warm Herbal Oil
• Economy Class Air ticket – London Heathrow – Zanzibar – London Heathrow
• All Taxes and Service Charge

Spa Treatment description:

Zanzibar warm herbal oil An executive holistic massage with Zanzibar spice oils to stimulate blood circulation and strengthen the immune system.

Zanzibar Honeymoon Special, Zanzibar

5 NIGHTS / 6 DAYS

Essque Zalu Zanzibar is a brand new 5 star boutique resort, which opened its doors for business on 15th June 2011 and located on Zanzibar’s spectacular north-eastern coastline, Nungwi.

Includes:

• Meet and Greet at Zanzibar Airport
• 5 nights / 6 days accommodation in 5 star Resort
• Automatic upgrade to Full Board Meal Plan
• 1 Romantic Poolside Champagne (sparkling wine) Dinner with private butler
• Complimentary flowers and fruit basket on arrival.
• 1 complimentary couple’s lesson on Swahili cuisine (Optional)
• 1 hour complimentary henna decoration on the bride (Optional)
• 15% off on all spa treatments for the couple.
• 1 Hour couple’s massage
• Valid 9 months after the date of the wedding/civil partnership.
• Private Return Airport Transfer in Zanzibar
• All Taxes and Service Charge

Overview

Nestled in a natural cove on the north east coast, Essque Zalu Zanzibar combines contemporary luxury with a real sense of place. This boutique hotel has the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean to one side and lush green forest to the other, with just a hint of spice in the warm and fragrant tropical air.

Mt. Kilimanjaro –Machame

Duration: 7 Days

If climbing mountains is your passion, then the Kilimanjaro challenge will take your breath away. Rising to 19,340 ft., it is the tallest free standing mountain in the world. Most of the area Kilimanjaro is defined by the Kilimanjaro National Park, which is a UNESCO

This is probably the most scenic and most beautiful route to the summit. The 6-day route is, however, physically more challenging than the Marangu route. The day walks are longer and steeper; however the summit night is one hour shorter.  Only tented accommodation available, which can be less comfortable and will require a good sleeping bag and hiking mattress.

Day 1:  Pick up from Ilboru Safari Lodge and proceed to Kilimanjaro National Park Gate at Machame for the first section of the climb through the montane forest to Machame Campsite at 10,000ft/3,000m. This trek is 5 to 7 hours. The porters will arrive before you do and pitch the tents and have dinner ready. Overnight stay at Machame Camp.

Day 2:  Following the steep ridge and across heath and moorland to “picnic rock” and the Shira plateau, to Shira Campsite at 12,500ft/3,800m for an overnight stay at Shira camp.  Trekking time 5 to 7 hours.

Day 3:  Heading towards Kibo, crossing a broad valley and climbing to a ridge crest, crossing scree slopes and a river valley to reach Barranco Campsite at 13,000ft/3,900m.   Overnight stay at Barranco Camp. Trekking time 5 to 7 hours.

Day 4:  Cross the floor of the Great Barranco Valley, up the Barranco Wall to the Karanga River – the last water point on this route.  A steep climb over rocky slabs to Barafu Campsite at 15,500ft/4,600m.  Overnight at Barafu camp.  Trekking time 8 to 9 hours.  PS  Barafu means ice in Swahili.  Does that tell you anything?

Day 05:  An early start for the summit – Uhuru Peak the highest point in Africa at 19,340ft/5,896m taking 6 to 7 hours. Descend via Barafu Campsite through the forest to Mweka Campsite at 10,000ft/3,000m.  Overnight stay at Mweka Camp.  The decent is from 5 to 7 hours.  This is a long and arduous day.

Day 06:  Descend through the forest to the park gate at Mweka Wildlife College – 3 to 4 hours – Transfer to Arusha town for overnight stay.

Optional Day 7 – If you take the extra day, you will spend it around Barranco Camp.  This will aid in acclimatization.

Includes:

• Machame route trekking for 6 days/5 nights.
• All park fees for client.
• 3 meals a day plus a cup of hot drink.
• Return transfer from Arusha to Moshi town to Machame route entrance gate.
• Entry fee for crew.
• Payment to the crew.
• Meals for the crew

Excludes:

• Tips for guides, cooks and porters.
• Hire of any equipment or gear besides those arranged and provided by the office.
• Medical treatment or check up.
• Laundry service, telephone calls, beer, soft drinks, gifts and souvenirs.
• Personal Life Insurance.
• Any rescue fee other than that of the Kilimanjaro national park authority.
• All other items of a personal nature.

Training:

As soon as you’ve decided that you’re going to climb Kilimanjaro, start training.  Physical fitness will play a major role in your goal to reach the summit.  Your climb will be more enjoyable if you are in optimum physical condition

The best exercise for Kilimanjaro is to do lots of walking, preferably at an elevated pace. Walk as much as you can during the week, with in between aerobic activity, e.g., cycling, running,etc.

Head for the hills on the weekend.  Carry a knapsack while you practice as you will be carrying a few personal items yourself, while the porters will carry all the food, bedding, tents, etc.   Try to walk for 6 to 8 hours, perhaps even on consecutive days.  Use the boots that you will bring with you to Kilimanjaro so that they are well worn in.  Initially pace yourself but then increase your aerobic activity.

Try to incorporate breathing exercises, e.g. yoga breathing techniques.  No one is immune to altitude sickness so trying to breathe in as much oxygen as possible will be crucial to your climb as you go higher and higher.  Focus on breathing techniques that help keep you calm and focused.

Remember that climbing Kilimanjaro is a walk, not a run, but one which requires a higher than usual aerobic capacity due to the extreme altitude. Just get as fit as you reasonably can in the timescale available … make it a priority and make the effort. That way if you don’t make it to the top at least you know you tried your best.

Scenic Helicopter Tour

Enjoy an exhilarating flying experience and a bird’s eye view of the great Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Natron, Lengai Volcano and the Olduvai Gorge.

Fly in a Bell 407 air-conditioned helicopter

Depart Arusha at 16:00 hrs and return at 18:30.

The flight is as follows:

The Lengai Leg – The only remaining active volcano in Northern Tanzania towering 9,650 ft.

The Lake Natron Leg – See thousands of flamingoes feeding and breeding in the shallow waters of Lake Natron.

The Olduvai Gorge Leg – Situated in the Serengeti National Park, also known as the Cradle of Humanity. The Great Migration can be viewed on the stretched-out plains of the Serengeti during the migration season from July to November.

The Ngorongoro Crater Sundowner Leg – Land on the rim of the crater and enjoy a picnic for about 30 minutes.  Sip on champagne and witness the closing of the day on the Crater’s natural amphitheatre.

The Lake Manyara Leg – After lift off from the Crater, fly over Lake Manyara, a scenic gem from the sky above.  This compact game-viewing circuit through Lake Manyara offers a virtual microcosm of the Tanzania Safari experience.

The last 30 minutes, fly back to Arusha.

For more details, please contact us

Selous Game Reserve

Duration: 3 nights and 3 days

The Selous Game Reserve, covering 50,000 square kilometers, is amongst the largest protected areas in Africa and is relatively undisturbed by human impact. The property harbors one of the most significant concentrations of elephant, black rhinoceros, cheetah, giraffe, hippopotamus and crocodile, amongst many other species.

Day 1:      Depart from Dar- es-salaam at 8:30 am – arrive 9:30 am at Simbazi Airstrip.  Upon arrival in Selous, you will be met and taken to your camp. Later in the day, go on a game drive with packed lunch.  Dinner and overnight at Amara Simbazi Selous camp.

Day 2:    After breakfast, spend the day game drive, a walking safari or a boat safari.  Dinner and overnight at Amara Simbazi Selous camp.

Day 3     After breakfast, check out of camp for morning departure from Selous at 10:15 am, arrive in Dar-es-Salaam at 11:15 am.

(THE DAY TRIPS CAN BE CUSTOMISED TO SUIT YOUR DESIRES)

Includes:

• Full board accommodation for 2 people sharing a room
• Flight for two – Dar-es-salaam – Selous – Dar-es-salaam in a single engine charter aircraft
• Wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages
• Laundry service
• Transfers to and from Simbazi airstrip
• 2 half-day activities per night’s stay
• Park fees and conservations fees

Excludes:

• Additional activities
• hard spirits
• spa facilities
• emergency medical evacuation
• airstrip transfers other than Simbazi airstrip
• Insurance & Medical coverage
• Tips, any item of personal nature.

Simba Safari Package

Duration: 3 Nights – 4 Days

Price: Please contact us.

Ngorongoro, Serengeti & Lake Manyara

Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest unbroken caldera and is truly breathtaking. Its magical setting and abundant wildlife never fail to enthrall visitors. The crater is a natural sanctuary for thousands of animals, including Tanzania’s last black rhinos, black-maned lions, cheetahs, hyenas, elephants, buffaloes, and leopards. The dominant feature of the crater floor is Lake Magadi, a shallow soda lake that supports large flocks of colorful flamingoes.

Day 1:  Arrival at Kilimanjaro by morning flight, meet and greet and proceed to Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the crater for full day crater tour with picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Lodge in 1 double room on full board basis.

Day 2: Check out from lodge; proceed to Serengeti, en-route game drive to Serengeti Plains with picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Lodge in 1 double room on full board basis.

Day 3:  Check out from lodge, Morning game drive at Serengeti later proceeds to Lake Manyara en-route game drive with picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara Lodge in 1 double room on full board basis.

Day 4:  After breakfast Check out from lodge, half day game drives at Lake Manyara later proceed to either Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro airport for your onward flight to home.

Includes: Accommodation (camp/lodge) Park fees Crater fees 4w drive safari car Driver/guide- experienced in birdlife, animals, flora/fauna, and culture Pick up Kilimanjaro Airport and drop off Arusha Airport / Kilimanjaro Airport.

Tanzania Safari Specials

Duration: 4 Nights / 5 Days

Visit Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park and Lake Manyara – the world famous trio of National Parks in Tanzania.

Day 1: May:  Kilimanjaro Airport – Ngorongoro.

Travel time: 3.5 hrs | Distance: 240 km

Pick up from hotel or Kilimanjaro Airport, You will be met on arrival by our safari Guide. After the briefing you will be driven to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.  You will descend into the crater and will do a full day game drive. Picnic lunch will be served during the game drive. Later in the day you will check into Ngorongoro Lodge. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge. You will be booked into 1 double room on full board basis.

Many travelers have described the Ngorongoro crater as the eighth wonder of the world. The Ngorongoro, is extent volcanic calderas that offer excellent game viewing opportunities, with spectacular views from the crater rim, the plentiful wildlife found here includes lions, rhino, wildebeest, gazelles, zebra, hippo, flamingoes and other water birds.

Day 2: May: Ngorongoro – Serengeti

Travel time: 3 hrs | Distance: 220 km

After breakfast, you will check out from the lodge and proceed to the Serengeti National Park. You will do a game drive en-route through the Serengeti Plains. Picnic lunch will be served during the game drive. Later in the day you will check into the Serengeti Serena Lodge. You will be booked into 1 double room on full board basis.

“Serengeti” means endless plain in the Maasai language and within its boundaries are more than Three Million large mammals from over more than 35 species and over 300 species of birds.

Day 3: May: Serengeti

After breakfast proceed for full day game drive in Serengeti national park with picnic lunches.  Dinner and overnight at Serengeti lodge. You will be booked into 1 double room on full board basis.

Day 4: May: Serengeti – Lake Manyara

Travel time: 3 hrs | Distance: 205 km

After breakfast, you will check out from the lodge after few hours morning game drive at Serengeti National Park.  Later you will proceed to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. (You have option of visiting Olduvai Gorge or Maasai Boma (village) – fee payable direct for both places). You will do a game drive en-route and enjoy a picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight will be at the Lake Manyara Serena Lodge in 1 double room on full board basis.

Lake Manyara is host to over 350 species of birds which include flamingo, pelican, stork, sacred ibis, cormorants and Egyptian geese. The National Park is also noted for its numerous Buffalo, Elephant, Giraffes, Impala, Hippo and great variety of smaller animals.

Day 5: May: Lake Manyara – Kilimanjaro Airport

Travel time: 3 hrs | Distance: 185 km

After breakfast, you will check out from lodge and will do day game drive in Lake Manyara National Park.  A picnic lunch will be served while game drive. Late afternoon you will start proceeding toward Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.

Includes:

Accommodation as mentioned in Itinerary

Park fees

Crater fees

4w drive safari car.

Driver/guide- experienced in birdlife, animals, flora/fauna, and culture.

Pick up and drop Kilimanjaro airport.

Excludes:

Tips/gratuities to driver guides

Any international or Domestic airfare

Telephone calls, Laundry

Any personal or travel insurance.

Bar Accounts and items of personal nature.

Three Parks

Duration: 3 Nights – 4 Days

NGORONGORO CRATER, SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK AND LAKE MANYARA

The Northern Safari Circuit of Tanzania includes some of the most famous and remarkable sights in the world, such as the annual Wildebeest Migration and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater.

Day 1:  Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport by morning flight; after meet and greet proceed to Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the crater for full day crater tour with picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Lodge in 1 double room on full board basis.

Day 2: Check out from lodge; proceed to Serengeti, en-route game drive to Serengeti Plains with picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Lodge in 1 double room on full board basis.

Day 3:  Check out from lodge, Morning game drive at Serengeti and later proceed to Lake Manyara.  En-route game drives with picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara Lodge in 1 double room on full board basis.

Day 4:  After breakfast check out from lodge, half day game drive at Lake Manyara and later proceed to either Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro airport for your onward flight to home.

Includes:

• Accommodation as mentioned in itinerary
• Park fees
• Crater fees
• 4 wheel drive safari car
• Driver/guide- experienced in birdlife, animals, flora/fauna, and culture.
• Pick up at Kilimanjaro Airport and drop off Arusha Airport/Kilimanjaro Airport